Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language ... - SRM University
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language ... - SRM University
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language ... - SRM University
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UNIVERSITY<br />
<strong>Bachelor</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Audiology</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong><br />
Pathology<br />
Apporved by Rehabilitation<br />
Council <strong>of</strong> India<br />
(Govt. <strong>of</strong> India)<br />
Department <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Audiology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong><br />
<strong>Language</strong> Pathology<br />
<strong>SRM</strong> Medical College Hospital<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Research Centre
The dem<strong>and</strong> for Audiologists <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> Therapists in India is very high. Every year, the number <strong>of</strong> Audiologists going<br />
abroad is increasing. To meet the dem<strong>and</strong>, <strong>SRM</strong> <strong>University</strong> have started BASLP course in 2007 in the <strong>SRM</strong> Medical<br />
College Hospital & Research Centre. One batch have already completed the entire course <strong>and</strong> pursuing internship, at<br />
present.<br />
About the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>SRM</strong> <strong>University</strong>, located in Chennai, has a four decade legacy in higher education. Today it is one <strong>of</strong> the largest private<br />
universities in India with over 25, 000 students from around the country <strong>and</strong> 2000 faculty members in the campus.<br />
Over the time, <strong>SRM</strong> <strong>University</strong> has established academic <strong>and</strong> research links with various National <strong>and</strong> International<br />
universities <strong>and</strong> institutes <strong>of</strong> repute.<br />
Course <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
<strong>Bachelor</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Audiology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Pathology (BASLP) is a 4 year course including one year compulsory<br />
internship. Admission process has started for this academic year.<br />
Recognition<br />
<strong>Bachelor</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Audiology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Pathology (BASLP) course has been fully recognised by Rehabilitation<br />
Council <strong>of</strong> India (Govt. <strong>of</strong> India).<br />
Eligibility<br />
Successful completion <strong>of</strong> +2 Examinations with science subjects.<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> seats<br />
20<br />
Faculties<br />
In the department, there are highly qualified faculty in core fields <strong>of</strong> <strong>Audiology</strong> & <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Pathology <strong>and</strong> in<br />
allied fields like ENT <strong>and</strong> Psychology. Due to its unique situation with the <strong>University</strong> Campus, this <strong>Audiology</strong> department<br />
have the unique advantage <strong>of</strong> highly qualified faculty <strong>and</strong> facilities in the field <strong>of</strong> Anatomy, Physiology, Linguistics,<br />
Statistics, Electronics, Acoustics, etc. Faculties are well qualified, experienced <strong>and</strong> dedicated.<br />
Resources <strong>and</strong> Clinical materials<br />
This department is a part <strong>of</strong> 750 bedded <strong>SRM</strong> Medical College multi-specialty hospital with modern facilities. The<br />
patients for Adiology <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Pathology are referred from various departments such as ENT, Pediatrics,<br />
General Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Neurology, Oncology, Plastic surgery etc. Our students <strong>and</strong> faculties<br />
work h<strong>and</strong> in h<strong>and</strong> with other specialties.<br />
In our central medical college library there are about 10,000 volumes <strong>of</strong> books under various headings like <strong>Audiology</strong>,<br />
<strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Pathology etc. also there is a collection <strong>of</strong> number <strong>of</strong> Journals both from foreign countries <strong>and</strong> India<br />
with the back volumes in <strong>Audiology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Pathology. Internet connections <strong>and</strong> Xerox facilities are<br />
also available in the library. In the departmental library, there are number <strong>of</strong> books in <strong>Audiology</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong><br />
Pathology which can be borrowed by students.
Out-patient service<br />
Patients with all types <strong>of</strong> speech <strong>and</strong> hearing problems are treated as outpatients. For <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Therapy,<br />
there are separate speech therapy cabins equipped with various diagnostic test materials <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> therapeutic<br />
materials. Numbers <strong>of</strong> speech therapy cubicles are available as per RCI norms to give individual speech therapy to the<br />
patients. Students are trained practically to deal with children with different problems, using instruments. Students are<br />
also sent to different special schools (schools for mental retarded children <strong>and</strong> school for hearing impaired children) for<br />
observation <strong>and</strong> training. We have MOU for this purpose with special schools.<br />
In-patient service<br />
Patients admitted in wards are referred to the department for speech therapy. Our staff <strong>and</strong> students will visit concerned<br />
wards to impart speech therapy in the respective ward itself.<br />
Laboratory facilities<br />
We have an air conditioned Sound Treated Audiometry Lab. in which our students learn to evaluate hearing <strong>of</strong> the<br />
patients by using Digital pure-tone clinical audiometer, Impedance audiometer, BERA <strong>and</strong> OAE. Free field facilities<br />
are available for evaluating pediatric population. For patients who need hearing aids, students are being trained to<br />
prescribe proper hearing aid.<br />
In our Hearing Aid Servicing Lab. students are trained to repair all models <strong>of</strong> hearing aids under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />
experienced electronic engineer.<br />
A <strong>Speech</strong> Science Lab. is specially equipped for voice recordings <strong>and</strong> objective voice evaluations. Various speech<br />
s<strong>of</strong>twares such as Praat, Dr. <strong>Speech</strong> are used for the objective evaluation <strong>of</strong> various speech disorders.<br />
Accommodation<br />
Separate hostel facilities are available for men <strong>and</strong> women. The hostel facilities range from ordinary to premium<br />
international hostel which has air conditioned rooms. Hostels are attached with dining facilities <strong>of</strong> North Indian, South<br />
Indian, continental <strong>and</strong> Chinese food.<br />
Transport<br />
Transport facilities are available connecting all parts <strong>of</strong> the Chennai city to <strong>SRM</strong> <strong>University</strong> by high tech air conditioned<br />
buses with nominal fees.<br />
Clinical facilities<br />
• Dual channel digital diagnostic audiometer<br />
• Portable audiometer<br />
• Impedance audiometer<br />
• BSERA (Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry)<br />
• ASSR (Auditory Steady State Response)<br />
• OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions)<br />
• ENG (Electronystagmography)<br />
• <strong>Speech</strong> trainer
Special Clinics<br />
• Stuttering Clinic<br />
• Voice Clinic<br />
• Neuro-Otology Clinic<br />
• Rehabilitation Clinic for children<br />
Programs<br />
• School Screening Program<br />
• New born Hearing Screening Program<br />
• Community Education Program about <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>and</strong> Hearing Disorders<br />
• Hearing Conservation Program for Industrial Workers<br />
Job Opportunities<br />
BASLP is a unique course <strong>and</strong> has very high job placement opportunities among other pr<strong>of</strong>essional courses both<br />
in Government <strong>and</strong> Non- Government sectors, not only in India but also in foreign countries particularly in USA.<br />
Audiologists <strong>and</strong> <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>Language</strong> Pathologists can also start their own <strong>Speech</strong> <strong>and</strong> Hearing clinics.<br />
For further enquiry kindly contact<br />
Dean<br />
<strong>SRM</strong> Medical College Hospital <strong>and</strong> Research Center<br />
<strong>SRM</strong> Nagar, Kattankulathur District - 603 203<br />
Tamil Nadu<br />
Contact No : 9566160425<br />
URL: www.srmuniv.ac.in